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1996 Bentley Continental 6.8L Petrol · 257 BCR

257 BCR

1996 Bentley Continental (6.8L, petrol). First registered 10/04/1996. Recorded mileage 56,661 miles. MOT valid until 29/06/2027.

Make & Model
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL
Year / Origin
1996
MOT Status
Valid until 29/06/2027
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
56,661 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 6.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29/06/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1996
Engine
6750cc

257 BCR Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
  • 56,661 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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257 BCR Mileage History

  1. 11/04/202251,270 mi
  2. 28/03/202352,979 mi+1,709 mi
  3. 13/08/202454,358 mi+1,379 mi
  4. 25/07/202556,112 mi+1,754 mi
  5. 01/07/202656,661 mi+549 mi

Average of roughly 1,277 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

257 BCR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Sept 2026, 14:45
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Bentley Continental (257 BCR) between April 2022 and July 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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ADVISORY

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Year: 1996
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